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Hammock stand with welded structural supports

a technology of structural supports and hammocks, which is applied in the direction of socks, manufacturing tools, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of not producing a weld joint, one weld joint is most prone to weakening, and catastrophic collapse, and achieves stronger, more durable weld joints.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-09-20
DUBOSE IND
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[0007]In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a hammock stand comprising welded metal support structures with stronger, more durable weld joints. In one embodiment of the present invention, one or more of the metal support structures comprise an indention or recess at the weld joint loci between support structures. In another embodiment, the recess at the weld joint loci is be

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One problem with hammock stands manufactured of metal is the propensity over time for weld joints between support structures to weaken resulting in catastrophic collapse.
Among current steel hammock stand designs made out of cylindrical or tubular supports such as steel pipes, one weld joint has shown to be most prone to weakening and structural failure due to stress: the joint between the central main support and the two perpendicular supports in contact with the ground.
Traditionally, this joint has been welded together using standard techniques; however, these techniques alone have not produced a weld joint, and thus a hammock stand, that is sufficiently structurally sound and durable.

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[0014]Further scope and applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given herein. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0015]In accordance with the present invention a stand is provided for supporting a hammock in suspended configuration above the ground. The device of the invention comprises an elongated base member comprising a central member, upwardly extending cantilever members, and one or more support members mounted transverse to the base member to maintain the base member in an upright orientation. The central member is engaged to the cantilever members to form a unitary structure. The engagement of the these respective sections which form the composite structure ma...

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Herein described is a hammock stand of improved strength comprising weight bearing structural members welded together in a manner that improves the strength of certain weight bearing joints within the stand to help avoid collapse and possible injury. Further described herein is a stronger, more durable weld between weight bearing structural members in a hammock stand and the process of producing the weld.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 453,013, filed Mar. 15, 2011. The disclosure of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 453,013 is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a weld between weight bearing structural supports of a metal hammock stand for use in hammock stand assembly, a hammock stand assembled using said weld, and processes for making the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Hammocks are one of the least expensive, oldest, and most convenient of devices for accommodating individuals in a reclining position. Hammocks were initially designed to be attached to and extended between natural supports; however as the technology evolved other supports, such as upright poles and other support structures were used.[0004]It has been noted that certain environments most desirable for hammock use such as beaches and other open areas are devoid of stru...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/24B32B3/10B23K31/02
CPCY10T428/12361A45F3/24B23K9/0026
Inventor LEE, RICHARD
Owner DUBOSE IND
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